Weather, wind hinder Rose in Mets Reds game at Shea
New York Mets beat Cincinnati 6 4 at Shea as high wind glare and 57 degree chill hampered defense. Pete Rose and Joe Torre cited tough conditions yet Rose scored twice and stole home in a delayed double steal. Fate of Seaver’s win and Rose reaching 3000 hits remained unresolved after the game.
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Bobby Valentine
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Lee Mazzilli
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Philadelphia Phillies
Tom Seaver
Steve Carlton
River Downs opens with record crowd and Kellogg Stakes winner
Cincinnati RP recounts a record opening day crowd of 10,663 at River Downs for the Kellogg Stakes. Commissioner Gabe, Ohio Horse of the Year 1976, won by five lengths in 1:10 4-5 earning payouts of 2.60, 2.40, and 2.20. Scott Allan was second, Olympic Circuit showed, daily double paid 197.40, and handle hit a River Downs opening day record of 988 011.
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Mid-American Trapshoot Finds Local Champion Fugett
Robert Fugett of Armco Gun Club won the Mid-American handicap title in a four man shootoff, breaking 48 of 50. He edged RC Coleman, with Bill Grace and Gene Brumley also contending after strong early runs. Fugett, a 39 year old Armco worker, described nerves and noted his hat choice.
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Perrysville
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Retterbush
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Tipp City
Cardinals under Boyer relax, win two vs Dodgers
The St. Louis Cardinals, now managed by Ken Boyer, shifted from friction to calm. Players praise his relaxed style as they note back-to-back shutouts and two straight wins over the Los Angeles Dodgers, signaling improved mood and performance after a rough period.
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Solomon wins Alan King Classic as Barazzutti quits
Harold Solomon captures the $50,000 first prize in the Alan King Tennis Classic after Corrado Barazzutti retires in the second set with stomach pains. The final score stood at 6-1 3-0. Jaime Fillol and Alvaro Fillol upset Bob Hewitt and Raul Ramirez 6-3 7-6 in doubles. Eddie Dibbs beat Pat Dupre 6-7 6-2 7-5 for the Tulsa Grand Prix men's title after trailing 4-1 in the final set.
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Pat Dupre
WHA Semifinals Game One Ends 3 2 New England
WHA semifinals best of seven opener sees New England defeat Quebec 3 to 2. Sports transactions note White Sox optioned Ken Kravec to Iowa and purchased Rich Wortham. A’s place Tony Armas on 15 day DL and recall Larry Murray. Blue Jays place Don Kirkwood on 2 day DL and recall Dave Wallace. Oilers trade Don Hardeman to Buccaneers for Anthony Davis. Eastern Montana names Dick Edwards head basketball coach.
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Iowa
Rich Wortham
Oakland A'S
Tony Armas
Larry Murray
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Toronto Blue Jays
Don Kirkwood
Dave Wallace
Syracuse
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Don Hardeman
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Dick Edwards
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